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Grossness

Description

Grossness refers to the state of being disgusting, repulsive, or offensive. It is a subjective measure of something that causes strong feelings of aversion or disapproval. The term can be used to describe both physical and non-physical attributes or qualities.

Senses

1. Noun: Disgusting or Offensive Quality

In this sense, grossness is used to express the degree of unpleasantness or offensiveness of something. It can refer to the repulsiveness of an object, an idea, a behavior, or any other characteristic that evokes strong feelings of disgust. For example:

• The video showed the true grossness of the neglected and infested property.
• Her constant burping at the dinner table was a display of pure grossness.

2. Noun: Vulgarity or Crudeness

Grossness can also refer to the quality of being vulgar or crude. It denotes a lack of refinement or good taste in language, behavior, or appearance. For example:

• The comedian's jokes were filled with grossness and explicit language.
• Some reality TV shows thrive on the grossness of their participants' actions.

3. Adjective: Extremely Disgusting

As an adjective, grossness describes something that is extremely disgusting or repugnant. It intensifies the feeling of aversion towards a particular object or situation. For example:

• The refrigerator contained a moldy sandwich that emitted a grossness odor.
• He stepped onto a pile of dog excrement and felt the grossness seep through his shoes.

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